As your child continues to grow, you will notice new and exciting abilities that your child develops. While children may progress at different rates and have various interests, the following are some of the common milestones children may reach in this age group.

6- to 7-year-olds:

Enjoy many activities and stays busy

Like to paint and draw

May lose first tooth

Vision is as sharp as an adult's

Practice skills in order to become better

Jump rope

Ride a bike

8- to 9-year-olds:

More graceful with movements and abilities

Jump, skip and chase

Dress and groom self completely

Can use tools (hammer, screwdriver)

10- to 12-year-olds:

As children enter into school-age, their abilities and understanding of concepts and the world around them continue to grow. While children may progress at different rates, the following are some of the common milestones children may reach in this age group.

6- to 7-year-olds:

Understand concept of numbers

Know daytime and nighttime

Know right and left hands

Can copy complex shapes, such as a diamond

Can tell time

Can understand commands with three separate instructions

Can explain objects and their use

Can repeat three numbers backwards

Can read age-appropriate books and / or materials

8- to 9-year-olds:

Can count backwards

Know the date

Read more and enjoy reading

Understand fractions

Understand concept of space

Draw and paint

Can name months and days of week, in order

Enjoy collecting objects

10- to 12-year-olds:

A very important part of growing up is the ability to interact and socialize with others. During the school-age years, parents will see a change in their child as he / she moves from playing alone to having multiple friends and social groups. While friendships become more important, the child is still fond of his / her parents and likes being part of a family. While every child is unique and will develop different personalities, the following are some of the common behavioral traits that may be present in your child.